Avara Foods

We've just published our new 2024 Our Planet report, summarising our actions, impacts and progress across our environmental agenda in the last 12 months. This report highlights another significant year of reduction, against our Science Based reduction targets and on carbon. You can read the full report on our website here - https://shorturl.at/GVMsa

After five years of dedication, hard work, and balancing a full-time role, I’m thrilled to share that I have achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Engineering and a Distinction in my Degree Apprenticeship! This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I couldn’t be prouder of the growth I’ve experienced along the way. Thanks to Avara Foods for their incredible support throughout this journey. From providing hands-on experience to mentoring and guidance, Avara has been instrumental in shaping me into the engineer I am today. I’m grateful to have worked alongside such a talented and dedicated team, whose collaboration and encouragement made balancing full-time work and study achievable. I am incredibly grateful to Harper Adams University for creating an engaging and challenging program that perfectly combined academic theory with practical experience. The insights I gained throughout my studies will be invaluable as I move forward in my career. A big thank you to the exceptional lecturers and staff who offered continuous support and pushed me to achieve my best. Grateful to everyone who helped me reach this milestone. Excited to see what the future holds and the new challenges ahead!

Congratulations to all our degree level apprentices who’ve recently graduated, completing their five year studies whilst managing full time roles. We are immensely proud of their achievements and the dedication and hard work getting there 🎓

Don't miss our upcoming masterclass! During #MenopauseAwarenessMonth, join the Avara Foods team Sarah Cole Emma Weingart & Sophie Tapp for this Member's Masterclass as they share how they have build a solid support system around team members in the workplace, raised awareness of menopause and brought team members along with them Ideal if you're interested in understanding how to create a menopause friendly workplace for all colleagues, whether a woman struggling to manage their menopause symptoms, male colleagues or line managers. Thursday 24th October, 11am. Register on our website https://bit.ly/3TZTivV

Harvard Business Review tells us that over 50's are fastest growing workplace group in the UK. People are working longer and retiring later. So how do we ensure that women who are going through the menopause feel supported, represented and have their needs met? And how do we engage male colleagues? During #MenopauseAwarenessMonth, join the Avara Foods team for this Member's Masterclass as they share how they have build a solid support system, raised awareness and brought team members along with them. Ideal if you're interested in understanding how to create a menopause friendly workplace for all colleagues, whether a woman struggling to manage their menopause symptoms, male colleagues or line managers. Thursday 24th October, 11am. Register on our website https://bit.ly/3TZTivV #Menopause #Menopausefriendlyworkplace #MeatBusinessWomen Sarah Cole Emma Weingart Sophie Tapp

🚨 Deadline reminder 🚨 Today's the last day of voting in this years Women in Meat Industry Awards and we have two incredible colleagues in the running. You can show your support for Catriona and Dy by voting here: https://shorturl.at/quKbF #WIMIAwards

At Avara Foods, we offer a number of great company benefits, including access to our Employee Wellbeing and Benefit Schemes! You'll enjoy discounts and perks, such as savings and discounts on weekly costs. You can also access unlimited remote GP appointments and mental health sessions, physiotherapy and medical second opinion consultations. You can also look forward to comprehensive training as well as continuous development, as you build your long-term career with us. To find out more about our career opportunities, please visit careers.avarafoods.co.uk. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@avarafoods.co.uk. #AvaraFoods #TheAvaraWay #CompanyBenefits #FoodIndustryJobs #NewCareer #Opportunity

⭐️We have an exciting opportunity for a highly competent and motivated HR Manager to join our Operational HR team, based at our Hereford site! The role is site office based, working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG environment, working Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 🚀Benefits: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, 33 days annual leave entitlement (including Bank holidays), Private Medical Insurance: cover for self and partner / child, Matched employer pension contribution up to 6%, Life assurance cover, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – self funded, and Various lifestyle benefits through Vitality and Unum! For more information about this role and to apply, please follow the link below ⬇️ If you have any questions, please email Herefordjobs@avarafoods.co.uk. #HerefordJobs #Herefordshire #JobsInHR #NewOpportunity #CareersInHR #TheAvaraWay

We’re thrilled to see two of our very own, Catriona Lee and Dy Loach, shortlisted in the poultry category of this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards. The awards are designed to acknowledge the vitally important contributions that women provide to the meat industry, and recognise some of the leading talents within our sector, and beyond. Both Catriona and Dy are standout leaders and hugely influential figures, respected by colleagues and customers alike, and we are immensely proud of their achievements and ongoing contributions to our business and the wider industry. The awards are determined by a public vote and they need your support. You can vote for them by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/quKbF Congratulations to both of you and good luck! #WIMIAwards

A team of colleagues from our Telford site recently took part in the annual Dragon Boat Festival, which is a sponsored event in aid of Severn Hospice. In total the team raised over £1,500 for the charity! Severn Hospice has supported several of our colleagues over the years, so entering the event provided a great opportunity to raise much-needed funds for the charity, through activities organised by colleagues on site and entering a crew for the race. The Severn Hospice Boat Race has been running for 20 years, attracting teams from far and wide, with many returning annually to support this great cause. Along with 24 other teams, Avara’s crew participated to secure 5th place overall, which was an outstanding effort given by the entire team. We’re looking forward to entering our Avara crew again in next year’s Dragon Boat Race! #AvaraFoods #Telford #DragonBoatFestival #SevernHospice